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Unread 02-07-2011, 11:44 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Smile An honor, and the greatest experience of my life so far.

Hello to my friends at MLP, I just thought I'd share my story of what happened the last few days.

I'm sure most of you saw the Super Bowl,

Well, Here's some photos and video of my experience at XLV.

Minutes before the show-

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Slash and his tech weren't here for the rehearsals, So they told me to stand in. I had the honor of sharing the stage with a very talented and kind woman.




As I was helping Jim (Slash's tech) right before the show, Jim handed me the guitar Slash was going to play. I then feel a hand on my shoulder and hear "Hey Benjamin" in a calm but familiar voice.



Last but not least, Mrs. Fergie herself took the time out of her day to pose for a picture and have a little chat.



Here's a video of the second rehearsal, I'll upload the NFL's copy soon.


Thank you for reading/watching

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Are you fkn serious? Thats awesome bro!
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Wow..cool! Does Fergie smell good?
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Cool! Looks like you had fun.
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Wow..cool! Does Fergie smell good?
Yes, In fact the first night I said that her hair was really soft and smelled really good.

My father (head stage manager) told her, and she said "Aww, That's so precious. I'm glad my hair smelled good!"
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Do you were for the stadium or someone like showco or something?
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Very cool dude!!
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Thats awesome!
God bless ya man!
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you the man!!!
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Wow..cool! Does Fergie smell good?
Yeah -While I like a good Slash story as much as the next guy....tell us more about Fergie.

You lucky devil!
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That is a really awesome experience man.
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Do you were for the stadium or someone like showco or something?
Na, My father is one of the head stage managers that gets hired every year by the NFL along with many of my other friends in production.

I simply flew out to see dad, And was presented the honor and great responsibility of doing this.


During the show, I actually helped the tech setup/take down etc.

I had to make sure Slash's cable had enough slack going down the lift, and that it was tight coming up so it didn't get pinched in the lift.

If the cable got pinched, The guitar might not have made it to the amps, and the NFL would not have been happy.
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Re: An honor, and the greatest experience of my life so far.

Her voice sounds dreadful.

Anyway, you're the man dude! What an experience! You pulled it off very well too!

How did you manage to get yourself into that situation?

[Scrap that question] ^^^^^^
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Re: An honor, and the greatest experience of my life so far.

Haha, Fergie.

Well she's really popular, really hot, Went farther with me on that stage than either of my ex girlfriends went with me

She's pretty nice, Like I said, I was honored to have shared the stage in a duet with her and she respected me enough to pose for a picture and have a short chat.

There isn't really much else, But I may be her new biggest fan lol

I like her voice on this song actually, Seeing that no one can be like Axl.

Fergie > Myles

At least just for Sweet Child.
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It's Joe Satriani and Slash!
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It's Joe Satriani and Slash!
Har-har

I can see that though.
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Har-har

I can see that though.
It's not a ridicule! It's an obvious observation!

I also like the PRS T shirt! whilst playing Slash's les paul.

Did you tell him Henry is firmly beneath Paul Reed?
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It's not a ridicule! It's an obvious observation!

I also like the PRS T shirt! whilst playing Slash's les paul.

Did you tell him Henry is firmly beneath Paul Reed?


FINALLY, someone noticed.

No I didn't tell Slash, But I did that one purpose.
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That is cool I worked for Show lights for a bit but never got to do that. Freaking glad for ya.
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Did slash comment on your playing? very impressive spot to be in by the way,and it just sort of happend, very cool!
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FINALLY, someone noticed.

No I didn't tell Slash, But I did that one purpose.


I notice it whilst noodling on my PRS single cut!

I'm actually sympathetic you had to endure such a pain of playing a fan boy guitar for so long!

I joke! I joke!
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Did slash comment on your playing? very impressive spot to be in by the way,and it just sort of happend, very cool!
Not yet, He heard me play a little bit, His tech wants the video and photos of me playing. So Slash might see them.

I may get to chill with him again in Tampa Florida on the 18th.
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That's awesome for sure!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: An honor, and the greatest experience of my life so far.

that's flippin' insanely awesome. watching from home, i thought Fergie did that song better in the past w/slash, but what a story/experience you have!!!
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Very cool!
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Thanks everyone for your support~

I've got more pictures, which I will upload soon.
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That's just awesome, man! Way to go!
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Re: An honor, and the greatest experience of my life so far.

Wow dude, that is AWESOME!! I'm proud of you. I was actually watching your video while you hit me up on facebook. By the time I noticed, it said you were off line.... Did Fergie ask about me?
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Awesome!! Good job!
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Wow dude, that is AWESOME!! I'm proud of you. I was actually watching your video while you hit me up on facebook. By the time I noticed, it said you were off line.... Did Fergie ask about me?
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